http://www.FBody.com/ FBody.com 3gen live feed en-us Copyright FBody.com jhogan@txstock.com http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73199 Well what do you think??? Im going to drop in a 35?...... But I dont know if I want to put a carb on it or put the tpi back on it.... I dont know if it will be easier to tell you what I want to run then you tell me what to do... I will be spraying it..... Prob 150 shot.. I want to run 12.8- 13.2 Motor Then w/e the 150 shot brings me to... What you guys think.... Any body dont this? Or just some opinions on this... -- img://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o16/91_gta/91_gtanewpics001.jpg 2008-05-13 01:29:23 91_gta 8 50 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73199#73210 -0-5--2008 1: 0:1: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73208 Finally put insurance on the GTA today, and drove her around all day. Running great other than a ticking noise under load, not sure if it s the valves since I recently adjusted them, or if it is an exhaust leak from the new headers I put on over the winter. Anywho, I am so happy to have it on the road again, w00t! -- img://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9372/sigel3.jpg 2008-05-12 23:50:05 Shift 1 9 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73208#73209 -0-5--2008 12: 2:3: PM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73197 hey, im new here. my buddy told me about this board and i thought id give it a try. problem is my fuel injected 87 camaro ran fine today. drove it all over town. i stopped at my moms and when i went back to start it, it started and immediatly died. then i found out i could keep it running if i didn t let off the gas. thought that was wierd cuz its injected. someone thought it might be my throttle position sensor. that right? any help appreciated! [ Edited on 05/11/2008 @ 19:31:26 ] 2008-05-12 00:25:00 metalmanez 2 37 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73197#73203 -0-5--2008 12: 0:0: PM Shift http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73193 Does anyone know what Font is used for the IROC-Z on the doors? I have access to a vinyl cutter, so I can get them done for the price of the vinyl. Anything else too, sweet. -- img://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2655/irocub8.jpg 1995 Camaro Z28, M6, T-Top Conversion ) http://www.myspace.com/163296073 2008-05-11 17:28:06 Calaban007 3 34 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73193#73196 -0-5--2008 11: 1:7: AM Shift http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73102 My friend has a 89 firebird with a 305 v8 fuel injection, and he started having this problem a few days ago, the car wont go over 3500rpms it feels like its hitting a rev limiter or something, car is all stock and he has replaced the distribuitor, the plugs and the coil with no luck, any ideas ?? or has this happen to somebody else? -- 93z28 T70 Front mount Turbo 383 stroker dished forged pistons ported heads intake 202 160 valves 52mm msd 6al 2step cap rotor coil and wires, internal and inlin 2008-05-10 22:46:08 jose93z28 26 194 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73102#73192 -0-5--2008 10: 2:2: AM klez http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73170 Had a very close call last night wile comming home from a friends house. I was just crusing at 50 mph when the right rear tire exploded in a left turn and sent my Trans Am in a broad slide straight towards a ditch. I counter steered trying to recover and the back tire droped in the ditch and snaped the car back the other way and spun completely around in the other lane. Luckly there was no cars comming at that time of night and more luckly there was a wide drive way in the crest of the turn tha 2008-05-09 04:09:30 T_TopBandit 3 69 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73170#73189 -0-5--2008 9: 0:4: AM purplebird94 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73179 so i decided before i do my 355 i better get some sfc and i s. -- '91 RS, 305 tbi, auto, flowmaster american thunder big plans! :burnout: 355 lookin for 11's! :) mods: [color red]tci 2500 stall, 3.73 posi, built 700r4, transgo shift kit[/color] 2008-05-08 18:58:04 camaro91 3 44 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73179#73182 -0-5--2008 8: 1:8: AM fast82Z http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73174 I know this has been brought before. I have a 87 GTA with a L98 and a 700r4. My question is that when I go to pull out it does what to shift in to 2nd gear in till it gets to a high rpm. And it is the same for 3rd. If you hold to the floor going down the road it shifts fine. I know that the speed sensor is messed up but I didn s the cable witch way do you adjust it. Your could it be something else. Thanks 2008-05-08 02:16:12 l98s10 1 30 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73174#73178 -0-5--2008 8: 0:2: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73146 hi all i have noticed (among other things) that when i drive my car around town over all the bumpy roads which are a staple up here: my dash pad is rattling on the driver side right up by the windshield. does anyone know if there is a screw located in this area that i could tighten up to stop the rattling? any help in locating this would be appreciated as well!! i have an 87 trans am gta... i checked the guides, but did not see one for dash pad removal or install... thanks as always! 2008-05-06 13:35:00 lionstring 8 85 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73146#73168 -0-5--2008 6: 1:3: AM Shift http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72910 Ok all, as in my last post I am back in the F-body game and already have an issue.When I turn just the parking lights on the headlights flip up but do not illuminate.When I then continue to press the secondary top part of the headlights then the headlights light up.The foglight switch also seems to be not getting any power. I checked the foglights themselves and the are getting no power and on the foglight switch for the 1991 model there is a yellow indicator light that is supposed to turn on u 2008-05-05 22:59:31 Jcous76 15 190 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72910#73167 -0-5--2008 5: 2:2: AM 8750ttop http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72949 just bought governor-lock style posi unit and 4.30 gears off ebay for my 88 formula 400 bottom end with tbi top end cant wait to get them and install! goodbye 2.73 single wheel! 2008-05-02 19:47:47 hurst 16 206 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72949#73158 -0-5--2008 2: 1:9: AM hurst http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73150 well as some of you saw, i fubarbed up my door. well i went to replace the shift cable and its all hooked up and i noticed when i put it in park, the tranny knows park but the pawl doesn t set. and i also noticed that the shifter itself wont set in all the gear markings on the trim. when the tranny is in OD the shifter can move freely between OD and N. just wonderin how to fix the actual shifter so it says the right gear and how to fix the tranny so it will set in park? -- '91 RS, 305 tbi, auto, 2008-05-01 07:55:33 camaro91 3 40 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73150#73154 -0-5--2008 1: 0:7: AM camaro91 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73010 I decided I s my next project and also looking for a 80s chevy full sighs truck to restore and will put my 305 out of my TA in it. 2008-04-30 17:38:10 T_TopBandit 22 274 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73010#73152 -0-4--2008 18: 1:7: PM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73140 I am wanting to put some type of forced induction on my 91 GTA such as a supercharger or turbo. It has the 5.7L TPI engine. Does anybody know what would be the best type of forced induction for my car? And does anybody know where maybe I could get a supercharger or turbo for my car the cheapest? Thanks for your help, ~Dallas~ 2008-04-27 20:38:37 91_GTA_TransAm 2 71 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73140#73143 -0-4--2008 15: 2:0: PM fast82Z http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72984 I blew my rearend up and have been in the process of putting in a new one. The catch is I need to swap my rotors and backing plate onto the new one. The problem is, I can t seem to get the rotors of my old rear. They are just pressed on correct? I snapped a big puller today trying to get them off, so I am a little confused. Anyone know a simple way of removing them? -- img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/580000-580999/580144_36_full.jpg 2008-04-27 18:18:23 1988irocz 7 166 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72984#73142 -0-4--2008 15: 1:8: PM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73047 lookin at this hoods on ebay,a duraflex ram air hood, sold by creative auto designs.are they any good? any suggestions on ws6 hoods and spoilers for a 89 ta.? 2008-04-26 22:50:52 GOATS2QUICK 12 186 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73047#73139 -0-4--2008 14: 2:2: PM Remdog http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73131 i recently went to the airport and turned car off and now no start situation has arrived. i cycle the to accy power comes on then i turn it to start positition and nothing no click no noise and it is completely dead ive checked the starter thr starter is fine checked ing switch finr the too i thought it was an in line fuse checked all the them and there good. please please what could it be???????????? 2008-04-25 01:49:59 johnpmsrlkn 2 52 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73131#73135 -0-4--2008 13: 0:1: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72860 I have a 1986 Camaro and I have some rims. Measurements: front 17x9.5 +54mm offset rear 18x10.5 +58mm offset Im not planning to use spacers, where as they arent safe. I would like to use spacer adapters, which bolt to the original studs and have 5 more studs sticking out=safer. My question is what size do I need? Is anyone running this size on a thirdgen? How can I measure with at home tools or parts?(no engine, so I cant just go to a tire/rim store.) [ Edited on 03/19/2008 @ 20:04:51 2008-04-25 01:44:30 irocURsocOFF 10 234 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72860#73134 -0-4--2008 13: 0:1: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73115 my tach is shooting all over the place reading 100 to 260 back and forth not staying at a consitant temp. is that an indecation to thermosta stuck open or stuck closed??? or just plain shot -- 1987 formula 350 5.7, 3inch exhaust, hooker headers, bbk throttle body, cold air intake 2008-04-24 21:28:49 formulateez 9 83 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73115#73128 -0-4--2008 12: 2:1: PM klez http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73086 What ) http://www.myspace.com/163296073 2008-04-21 14:16:19 Calaban007 6 104 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73086#73101 -0-4--2008 9: 1:4: PM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72933 Anyone want to stab at this? I s back up to speed. It was also blowing fuses a lot. the stop/hazard fuse. Also even with a new fuse in, the hazards do not work. -- Being rebuilt, It'll take a while: img://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h212/roubenbird/Firebirdblackrims.jpg WS6 3o5 TBI 88' Formula, 670cfm Holley Projection Throttle Body Holley Projection Intake Mainfold, Underdrive Pulley,Dual Snorkle Factory Cowl Induction,now with short straight pipes, UMI Subframe connectors, Fourth Gen se 2008-04-21 00:13:12 roubenbird 16 205 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72933#73100 -0-4--2008 9: 0:0: PM klez http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72980 I have recently decided to change my headers, due to exhaust leaks and other such things 87 firebird V6, and have rusted so badly that in areas they have actually thinned in diameter, just rotted away. Anyway, the bolts keep snapping when i remove them, i now need to drill and tap 3-4 bolt holes, Trying to avoid breaking more and having to do those. Have any ideas? I cannot afford new heads and its more economic to buy a new block for 1,400. Still, too expensive. 2008-04-20 19:09:27 fallenleader1 26 202 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72980#73095 -0-4--2008 8: 1:9: PM fallenleader1 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72716 i followed the directions on the shift kit, but there wasnt a bearing int the diagram but in the transmision there was one. it was the only bearing not shown. should i keep it in there or take it out???? -- 1987 formula 350 5.7, 3inch exhaust, hooker headers, bbk throttle body, cold air intake 2008-04-16 14:56:16 formulateez 6 236 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72716#73075 -0-4--2008 4: 1:4: PM formulateez http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73062 I have a 73 corvette with 92 Z28 350 tpi trmec 3550 5spd 355 rear gears 14101083 heads comp cams cs 262h-r12 roller cam long tube headers. Runs great but after over 200 thousand miles it s time to rebuild it. Looking for ideas on heads,vortec, fastburn,alm? 2008-04-16 01:30:15 freightdog 9 159 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73062#73072 -0-4--2008 4: 0:1: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73035 Will a stock rear end, my IROC ) http://www.myspace.com/163296073 2008-04-10 02:59:44 Calaban007 13 165 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73035#73057 -0-4--2008 10: 0:2: AM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72883 I s not starved for gas. Electirically it seems to be being shut down. Anyone have any tips or tricks to try? My initial thought is a faulty sensor on the throttle body. There is no check engine light, by the way. -- 79 Trans Am Firebird 301 99 Trans Am Firehawk #496/719 2008-04-08 10:05:34 vital49 6 163 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72883#73041 -0-4--2008 8: 1:0: AM vital49 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73020 I just replaced the left headlight motor on my 91 TA and when you turn the headlights on the motor will run on for a few seconds, and when you turn off the headlights, it does the same thing, running on for a few seconds. How can I correct this? Another problem is that the headlight door now sits to low in the front, it no longer is parallel with the hood. What can i do to fix that? All help will be welcome! 2008-04-06 13:41:33 wettpaint 1 67 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=73020#73024 -0-4--2008 6: 1:3: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72997 What is happening is one of the bulbs is definetely toasted, but when I turn my head lights on, 3 out of the 4 lights work. But when I turn off the headlights, my right brake light, none of those bulbs work at all. So-Head Lights on- 3 out of 4 work Head-lights off- When I hit the brake, none of the bulbs come on -- 1989 Pontiac Firebird with 2.8 2008-04-06 11:16:59 mrcrazyhimself 2 75 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72997#73018 -0-4--2008 6: 1:1: AM mrcrazyhimself http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72754 ok, you all know i have a 87 trans am. i know all the camaros (82-92) ran the same center console without the radio pod. AND the early birds (up to 85 i think) ran that console as well. now i want to switch my car to a 5spd but not put in the older/camaro style console. i ve never even seen a picture of a 5spd console plate for my car. its the one with the grid on it. hawksthirdgen has a listing for a used one, but never have one in stock. looks like this, but not auto img://hawk 2008-04-05 02:45:05 LeadFootedRacer 10 255 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72754#73006 -0-4--2008 5: 0:2: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72990 I know I can get all the front brake stuff I need for about $300, but I ve got all four calipers, backing plates, rotors, etc. What would it take to get the rear brakes on the car? I know I could find out at TGO, but it is blocked at work and I need something to kill some time here. :lol: -- [url=http://www.patriotdream.org]img://patriotdream.org/banners/pdo.jpg[/url] 1998 Trans Am - A little bit stock 1974 AMC AMX - The Grape Ape - 401/4-spd [b][url=http://www.patriotdream.org]PatriotDre 2008-04-05 02:41:41 4Birdman 3 155 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72990#73003 -0-4--2008 5: 0:2: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72920 Why are the Hooker Super Competition headers so more expensive than any other header. I currently have Hookers, but they have tiny 1 1/2 [i]Car Craft, 1991[i] My mods here: http://www.cardomain.com/id/erpichon 2008-04-03 19:26:50 Archangel 9 169 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72920#72982 -0-4--2008 3: 1:9: AM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72557 Hi guys! I just got some $$$, and was giviing a thought at a twin turbo system I [i]Car Craft, 1991[i] My mods here: http://www.cardomain.com/id/erpichon [ Edited on 02/10/2008 @ 15:01:35 ] 2008-04-03 14:48:36 Archangel 22 398 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72557#72978 -0-4--2008 3: 1:4: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72975 My IROC originally had the 145 mph speedo. The speedo and tach are broken. I plan on upgrading to Autometer gauges eventually, but I need something for now. I ) http://www.myspace.com/163296073 2008-04-03 11:21:25 Calaban007 2 89 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72975#72977 -0-4--2008 3: 1:1: AM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72929 New to the site. Buying back the ll be looking for parts, advice, vendors, etc. during the upcoming restoration process. Pretty excited, will share more later - going to pick it up now. 2008-04-02 17:56:45 QuentsIROC 15 206 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72929#72963 -0-4--2008 2: 1:7: AM hurst http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72939 whats the factory injector size? will factory impala ss injectors work cuz i got a set of injector off a impala ss and my lady s vette needs a set......its a 350 tpi -- img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2459000-2459999/2459821_4.jpg img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2459000-2459999/2459821_3.jpg 1994 camaro z28 M6, 130k miles/http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2459821/ flowmaster, bbk headers, Moroso cold air intake, bbk throttle body 58 mm, Richmond 3.73 gear,MSD I 2008-04-01 11:54:26 jcraftz28 1 93 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=72939#72941 -0-4--2008 1: 1:1: AM Pocket